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Comparing species diversity of ectoparasite in cats between UNIMAS campus…

Comparing species diversity of ectoparasite in cats between UNIMAS campus and Desa Ilmu

Abstract

A survey of ectoparasites will be conducted in two different sites, in 6 different colleges in UNIMAS and random sites in Desa Ilmu. The study will be conducted from September 2018 to May 2019. The most common ectoparasites in cats are Felicola subrostrata

Keypoints: ectoparasites, cats, Desa Ilmu, UNIMAS

Introduction

Brief introduction of cats. Example, the scientific name of cat is Felis catus. They are from family Felidae.

Definition of ectoparasites = Organisms that live outside of their host body and feed on them

To study and record the significant difference of species diversity of ectoparasites in cats between Desa Ilmu and UNIMAS campus.

Literature Review

Studies of ectoparasites of cats have been previously conducted by some researcher.

Cats harbor various species of ectoparasites that are harmful to their own health and human (Krecek, Moura, Lucas & Kelly, 2010).

According to Ahmad (2013), there is a significant difference between ectoparasites from an urban area and rural area. The urban area shows higher species diversity of ectoparasites compared to the rural area.

Methodology

Sample size of 30 cats from each site is sampled

3 to 4 "stray" cats will be sampled from 6 different college in UNIMAS campus

30 "owned" cats will be randomly sampled in Desa Ilmu area

Random sampling. All samples caught by hand. Use cat food pellet as bait to ease sampling.

Cats will be placed on a white cloth and the ectoparasites will be removed using a fine comb. Gathered ectoparasites will be kept in vial filled with 70% ethanol. Captured cats will be tagged with collar and released.

The ectoparasites will be viewed under microscope slides.

Research Schedule

The research will be carried out from September 2018 to May 2019

Proposal writing and presentation

Initial analysis

Analysis data

Report progressing

Finalizing data

final report and presentation

Expected Outcome

Accept Ha, reject H0

Felicola subrostrata is the most common ectoparasite to host on cats of both areas